- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Kim
Kim Connolly is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 35 years of clinical experience. She has spent much of that time in nonprofit settings and has worked with many people over short and long periods. Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, eating and parenting issues, anger, life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Connolly has a long history helping people who experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse and the problems that follow. She also guides people through issues tied to COVID-related changes in school, work, and home life. Her additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control issues, and feelings of emptiness.
In sessions she uses a mix of practical approaches chosen to fit the person in front of her. Those methods include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior tools, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. She aims to be direct and honest while moving at each person’s pace.
Connolly trained at Sonoma State University where she earned a Master’s in Counseling and later obtained her LMFT. Much of her early work was in group homes and community agencies, and she brings that grassroots experience into modern practice.
Outside of work she lives near the California coast and often jokes about loving dogs - fostering, rescuing, and sharing a bed with a few when possible. If her straightforward style and experience feel like a fit, she invites prospective clients to begin the process.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's goals. The therapist reflects what she hears and helps people choose next steps that feel right for them. This approach can help when someone needs to sort values, decisions, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change thinking patterns that fuel anxiety, guilt, or low mood. CBT can be useful for depression, anxiety, and stress that gets in the way of daily life.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings skills for handling intense emotions, improving interpersonal communication, and managing impulses. It is often used when anger, overwhelm, or relationship conflicts are frequent problems.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust work as needed. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan changes with their progress and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and allow sessions without travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices for remote use so sessions remain practical and focused on everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, eating and parenting concerns, anger, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would she approach guilt or shame tied to past events?
She uses a combination of client-centered listening and practical techniques like cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to talk through guilt and shame at a manageable pace.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 35 years of experience in the mental health field, much of it in nonprofit settings and community programs.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT in California, and practices from California.
Does she work in any languages besides English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Fees vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.